True or False? Lexus doesn't make new alternators
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The dealership said that Lexus does not make new alternators for the 93 SC400 and all they have are remanufactured ones. I find this very hard to believe....especially how common it is for them to go out (due to leaky power steering pump). Is this true? They want $600 for a remanufactured alternator.:eek: I know parts are expensive for these cars but that's insane!
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Originally posted by Richie
LOL, correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think Lexus makes them.
LOL, correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think Lexus makes them.
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Why not just get an upgraded Alternator? Check this out:
http://www.mvpmotorsports.com/Templa...204&SearchYN=N
If my alternator goes out I will simply get one of those.
Chris
http://www.mvpmotorsports.com/Templa...204&SearchYN=N
If my alternator goes out I will simply get one of those.
Chris
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Ijsut recently replaced my alt. I got a remaufacted one from Boseh(sp?) it was 200$+ core. It took me about 3 days to find an Autoparts store than had the correct one for the SC.
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Originally posted by DIrEctQL
Why not just get an upgraded Alternator? Check this out:
http://www.mvpmotorsports.com/Templa...204&SearchYN=N
If my alternator goes out I will simply get one of those.
Chris
Why not just get an upgraded Alternator? Check this out:
http://www.mvpmotorsports.com/Templa...204&SearchYN=N
If my alternator goes out I will simply get one of those.
Chris
That was off there website for the partial upgrade. SC 400 have a serpentine belt so, I do not know if it would actually be compatable. Do the Supras have a serpentine belt or a separate belt driving the alt? I don't recall them having a serpentine belt. Another thing is that I do not think it would necessarily be needed. You can get adjustable alternator regulator from any alternator shop. I think it would do more or less the same.
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Originally posted by Din
Ijsut recently replaced my alt. I got a remaufacted one from Boseh(sp?) it was 200$+ core. It took me about 3 days to find an Autoparts store than had the correct one for the SC.
Ijsut recently replaced my alt. I got a remaufacted one from Boseh(sp?) it was 200$+ core. It took me about 3 days to find an Autoparts store than had the correct one for the SC.
If it is, please keep an eye out for it overcharging the battery. They are known to do that.
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I replaced the alternator on my '93 SC4 this past summer, it's a 150 amp Denso, brand new in the box, part # 210 0171, $542.76 and your old core. Your lexus dealer is selling you a rebuild for the price of new, the margins are huge, he probably pays $150 for the reman (core value is $50) and remans DON'T get full rebuilds - they just replace the worn-out parts, megger the stator, bake & varnish.
Your dealer is reaming you. He may not be able to get a new unit from Toyota, but he sure can get it from Denso.
Take your business elsewhere.
Your dealer is reaming you. He may not be able to get a new unit from Toyota, but he sure can get it from Denso.
Take your business elsewhere.